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Hypogonadism Linked to Statin Use

Jody A. Charnow February 17, 2010

Statin therapy may induce primary hypogonadism and should be considered a possible confounding factor when evaluating testosterone levels in patients with erectile dysfunction (ED), according to Italian researchers.

Circumcision Offers Little Clinical Benefit

Delicia Honen Yard February 16, 2010

Adult circumcision appears to have little clinical benefit in terms of preventing urinary tract infections, sexual transmitted diseases, and penile cancer, according to a systematic review of eight studies.

Vasectomy Reversal With Robotic Help

John Schieszer February 05, 2010

Single-surgeon series shows it can decrease operative time compared with traditional procedures.

AUA Creates Circumcision Task Force

January 26, 2010

The American Urological Association (AUA) has formed a Male Circumcision Task Force and is collaborating with major international health care agencies to bolster adult male circumcision services in sub-Saharan Africa to combat the spread of AIDS.

Retrieved Sperm No Better Than Ejaculated Sperm

John Schieszer January 15, 2010

Men with severe oligoasthenospermia may be able to avoid testicular sperm retrieval, data suggest.

Shock Wave Therapy Found to Relieve ED

Jill Stein January 01, 2010

LYON, FRANCE—Israeli researchers have reported promising preliminary results using low-intensity shock wave therapy to treat vasculogenic erectile dysfunction (ED).

Cell Phone Use Could Damage Semen

John Schieszer November 09, 2009

Handsets in talk mode while in a trouser pocket could decrease sperm motility, a study suggests.

Testosterone Treatment May Have Non-Sexual Benefits

John Schieszer September 18, 2009

In elderly hypogonadal men, it can improve components of the metabolic syndrome, a study found

Circumcision May Help Stop HIV Spread

John Schieszer August 19, 2009

Protection may stem from a decrease in the number of HIV target cells following the procedure.

Topical Spray for PE Safe, Effective

John Schieszer August 19, 2009

Men suffering from premature ejaculation had a sixfold increase in intravaginal ejaculatory time.

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